Tancet model-question-paper

TANCET – 1(MBA)

SECTION - I

ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS SITUATIONS

Directions for questions 1 – 20:

This section comprises two passages. After each passage questions consisting of items relating

to the preceding passage are given. Evaluate each item separately in terms of the respective

passage and choose your answer

PASSAGE – I (Questions 1 – 10)

The Shop-O-shelf Company's supermarkets are situated in Bangalore, Coimbatore and Vellore.

The company is dynamic and aggressive having grown from 8 stores ten years ago to 26 today.

Kanchipuram is a town 60 miles from Vellore. It has not shown the spectacular growth of other

suburbs, but its population has increased from around 56,000 to 1, 30,000 in the past decade.

With no other Shop-O-Self supermarket within 20 miles of the area, Shop-O-Self Company is

considering opening a store in Kanchipuram.

The Arguments against: some Shop-O-Self executives oppose the project as a poor risk. They

point to the proposed site, which is in a shopping centre three miles from Kanchipuram business

district. Two other food chains have failed on this site because they claim; most new residences

are on the other side of the community.

Moreover, the shopping centre owners demand a five year lease. Shop-O-Self would have to try

to find another business to take over the lease should its own store fail before the end of that

time. If a Shop-O-Self market must be opened in Kanchipuram, it would be far better, these

executives argue, to build it in the heart of the community. But they point out, another

supermarket is already there.

The Arguments for: The Majority of the executives maintain that the site has great potential. A

new east-west highway is being built which will pass Kanchipuram to the north and force the car

commuters to Kanchipuram to pass by the shopping centre. A housing project of 3, 000 units is

going to be constructed nearby. The average household is expected to consist of five people

with over Rs. 30,000 of income to dispose of annually. They also argue that the centre of

Kanchipuram is now congested with traffic and has extremely poor parking facilities, while there

is excellent parking in the shopping centre. Investment in a new building in Kanchipuram, proper

than a five year lease should the store fail. They are not too concerned about the other

supermarket in Kanchipuram. There is enough business for both. Besides, the competitor's

prices are higher than shop-o-self. They also discount past supermarket failures in the shopping

certre. They claim these were caused more by poor management than by the shopping centre's

being slightly off the beaten path.

The Decision: The board of directors listens to both sides and then votes to open a Shop-o-self

store at the Kanchipuram shopping centre.

1. The residents at the projected residential development will shop in the Kanchipuram store

(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought

by the decision maker

(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity

mentioned in the passage that is basic in determining the decision

(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or

affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.

(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made

by the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.

(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or

not immediately relevant to the situation.

2. Poor management causing past supermarket failures.


by the decision maker.


mentioned in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.







3. New east-west highway.











4. Expansion of dynamic company.

(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought










5. Failure of two supermarkets due to poor site selection.











6. Establishing a new store











7. New housing development.











8. Car commuters will shop at Kanchipuram supermarket.











9. High disposable income of expected new residents.








by

the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.



10. Kanchipuram's prices are lower than those of competitors.











PASSAGE II (Questions 11 – 20)

In 1997 Mr. Deepak, a chemical engineer, began experimenting in his spare time with a new

method for processing fresh orange juice. By 2000, he had perfected the process to such an

extent that he was ready to begin production in a small way. His process enabled him to extract

18 percent more juice from oranges than was typically extracted by a pressure juicer of the type

currently used in cafes. His process also removed some of the bitterness, which got into the

juice from the peelings when oranges were squeezed without peeling them. Since many of the

better quality restaurants preferred to serve fresh orange juice instead of canned or frozen

juice, Mr. Deepak believed he could find a ready market for his product. Another appeal of his

product would be that he could maintain more consistent juice flavor than haphazard restaurant

juicing usually produced. Mr. Deepak patented the process and then started production. Since

his capital was limited, he began production in a small building, which previously had been a

woodworking shop. With the help of his brother, Mr. Deepak marketed the juice through local

restaurants. The juice was distributed in glass bottles, which proved to be rather expensive

because of high breakage. The new product was favourably accepted by the public and the

business proved to e a success. Mr. Deepak began to receive larger and more frequent orders

from his customers and their business associates. In 2002, he quit his regular job in order to

devote full time to his juice business. He soon reached his capacity because of his inability to

personally over a larger area with his pickup truck. Advertising was on a small scale because of

limited funds. Faced with the problems of glass bottle breakage and limited advertisement and

distribution, Mr. Deepak approached a regional food distributor for a solution Mr. Deepak was

offered a plan where by the distributor would advertise and distribute the product on the basis of

25 percent of gross sales. The distributor would assist Mr. Deepak in securing a loan from the

local bank to expand the production. Before he had an opportunity to contact the bank to borrow

money, Mr. Deepak was introduced to Mr. Sunil, a plastics engineer, who produced plastic

containers. Mr. Deepak mentioned his own problems in the expansion of his business. Mr. Sunil

wanted to finance expended juice production with the understanding that plastic containers

would be used for marketing the orange juice. He would lend the money interest free, but he

was to receive 40 percent of the net profits for the next ten years. Distribution and advertising

agent for 25 percent of gross sales. The principal on Mr. Sunil's invested money was to be

repaid by Mr. Deepak on a basis of 10 percent of his share of the profits. Mr. Sunil was to retain

an interest in the profits of the firm until the loan was

repaid, or at least for ten years.

Mr. Deepak's current sales were 10,000 litres of juice a month. If distribution could be

expanded, sales could be doubled, given the potential demand. Of the possible total sales of

20,000 a month, about 75 percent would be sold to large restaurants and the reminder to small

cafes and canteens. As soon as the juices were

bottled in plastic containers, sales could also be made to household consumers. Mr. Deepak

was very optimistic that sales to the final consumer through retail shops would succeed. Some

initial contacts were made with a local manager of a food chain supermarket. The manager was

sure that he could sell 4,000 litres a month through his outlets. Mr. Deepak also calculated his

potential profits. His goal was to increased sales while at the same time earning a 10 percent

rate of return on his prior capital investment in equipment and other assets. The present value

of Mr. Deepak's investment was Rs. 2,50,000. Of this sum, machinery and equipment were

valued at Rs. 1,00,000; building was worth Rs. 50,000 and his patent and know-how were

valued at Rs. 1,00,000. On the basis of this evaluation, Mr. Deepak desired a return of Rs.

25,000 above salaries and other expenses after the first year of operation. Both the regional

distributor and Mr. Sunil believed that Mr. Deepak's sales could be increased to 15,000 litres of

juice per month by the end of the first year of expanded operations. However, the extent to

which production could be expanded to meet demand depended on the availability of plastic

containers (which

would be supplied at factory cost under Mr. Sunil's proposal), and additional machinery.

Increased market coverage would be obtained both under the regional food distributor and Mr.

Sunil's proposals. The critical deciding factor, as Mr. Deepak understood, was which plan would

maximize his return on investment beyond the minimum figure of 10 percent.

11. Cost of securing a loan





(c) The item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or






12. High breakage rate of glass bottles.


by the decision maker









13. Expansion of the business











14. Continued demand by the public for Mr. Deepak's orange juice











15. Possibility of doubling sales through expanded distribution











16. Previous use of Mr. Deepak's building as a woodworking shop











17. Ten percent return of investment











18. Small scale of current advertising











19. Value of patent held by Mr. Deepak.











20. Mr. Deepak's current level of sales.











SECTION II

READING COMPREHENSION

Direction: This section contains two reading passages. You have to read each carefully. Each

passage is followed by questions based on its content. After reading each passage, choose the

best answer to each question. The questions are based on what is stated or implied in each

passage.

PASSAGE I (Questions 21 – 30)

The concept of "standard of living" is a wide and multifaceted one. In the absence of

comprehensive measurement, it is commonly expressed empirically in terms of consumption or

in terms of income. One of the most comprehensive expressions of standard of living is total

consumption over an extended period, where consumption is defined not only as family

purchases but also as (1) consumption of goods and

services produced by the family; (2) consumption of public services provided without payment;

and (3) consumption of goods and services received as compensation for labor, over and above

wages and salary. It may be assumed that total consumption is less subject to incidental

fluctuations than income. Moreover, it reflects not only current income but also past income and

savings, windfalls, and expectations regarding future income. Current monetary income

constitutes the main indictor for the standard of living; however, standard of living is not

determined solely by current income, but also by past income, accumulated assets and

expectations for

future income. Moreover, the standard of living of a family is influenced by the value of the

public services from which it benefits and the rate of taxes which it has to pay. In the period

under review, the standard of living of families originating from Asia and Africa improved relative

to that of all families. This improvement found expression in higher income levels, better

housing, higher

ownership rate of consumer durables and an increase in the proportion of families in higher

income brackets. However, even after the improvement in their relative position during the past

decade, their average income is still only 70% of the overall average for all families. One of the

important factors behind the income differential between families of African and Asian originals

and the rest of the populations is the level of education. In rent years the gap between these two

groups has narrowed among the younger generation, but it is still substantial. Unless the

education gap is significantly reduced between these two groups, other means employed in an

attempt to produce more income equality will be thwarted. More resources must be immediately

put to the task of improving educational opportunities

for families of African and Asian origin, without of course, reducing the education facilities and

opportunities open to the rest of the population.

21. The author defines 'standard of living' in terms of

(a) Total goods and services produced

(b) Consumption of goods and services

(c) Real income (d) Per capita income

(e) Discretionary income.

22. Which income period (s) would be included in the author's definition of 'standard of living;?

I. Past income II. Current Income III. Future income

(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only (d) I, II and III

(e) Neither I, II and III

23. Consumption is defined as

(a) Total family purchases

(b) Total family purchases plus goods and services produced by the family

(c) Public services provided by the state.

(d) Income minus expenditure on necessities

(e) Total family purchases plus other goods and services consumed

24. Between 1994 and 2000, average real income

(a) Remained stable

(b) Increased by about 5% annually

(c) Decreased slightly

(d) Decreased during the recession

(e) Decreased by 5% annually

25. According to the passage, between 1997 and 2000, income equality

(a) Declined among all strata

(b) Declined most significantly among lower income groups

(C) Widened between the rich and the poor strata

(d) Did not change appreciably

(e) Declined among older groups in the population.

26. The author believes that inequality of income might be narrowed if

(A) The tax structure was reformed

(b) The educational gap between different population groups was reduced

(c) More jobs could be found for people of Asian-African origin

(d) Real income increased

(e) A system of price controls was implemented

27. The standard of living of Asian - African immigrants has improved as measured by all of the

following factors except

(a) Higher income levels

(b) Better housing

(c) Increased ownership of consumer durables

(d) A shift in population centres

(e) An increased proportion of Asian - African families in higher income brackets.

28. It may be inferred that the author of the passage is an

(a) Engineer (b) Food specialist (c) Economist

(d) Bank president (e) Efficiency expert

29. Even though the income level of families of Asian - Africa origin increased relatively, their

average income is still

(a) Only about equal to that of other groups

(b) About 70 percent of the overall national average

(c) Close to the national average, but slightly below

(d) About 50 percent of the national average

(e) About 25 percent of the national average

30. Between 1997 and 2000, the standard of living of the urban population

(a) Declined (b) Increased (c) Stagnated (D) Remained constant (e) Doubled

PASSAGE II (Questions 31 – 40)

Much has been written about the need for increasing our knowledge of marketing in other

countries and how different marketing systems operate in delivering goods and services to

consumers. Indian businessmen have long been interested in foreign markets for the purpose of

stimulating trade. Analysis of the mechanisms of

the given country's internal trade and the structural and environmental factors of its marketing

system are necessary to the success of an Indian firm's marketing efforts aboard. Knowledge of

a country's marketing system is of equal importance to the potential investor. Information

pertaining to channels of distribution, promotional facilities, and the marketing experience of

management should have weight in the investment decision equal to factors such as financing

the possibility of expropriation and plant location. Moreover, Indian businessmen are certainly

not limited to investment in manufacturing industry aboard; there may be profitable opportunities

for the introduction of Indian marketing institutions and techniques in other countries. The extent

to which Indian rupees should be channeled into the

introduction of Indian marketing innovations depend upon the answers to the following

questions:

(1) to what extent is it possible to " transplant" Indian marketing operations or institutions to

foreign countries, and (2) would such transplantations, if successful, contribute to the economic

development of the recipient country?

In light of the above, research is needed to determine the factors responsible for the acceptance

and growth of marketing innovations so that an understanding of the adoption process can aid

Indian businessmen contemplating the introduction of similar marketing techniques in other

developing countries. Take the case of the marketing innovation: self-service. Whether self -

service shops can be successful

outside India depends upon sufficient population density, consumer income and the availability

of suitable store locations and manpower. But even when these environmental forces are

positive, cultural constraints may still serve as a barrier to the development of self-server. For

example, a packaged food industry cannot

develop unless culturally developed habits of buying only "fresh" foods and produce can be

overcome. Moreover, consumers must be sufficiently literate to select products from store

shelves without the help of sales clerks. The traditional pattern of shopping (in many countries)

at different locations for each category of goods -e.g. dairy products, vegetables, meat, etc. is a

custom that has been learned and reinforced over many years. It does not break down easily.

Daily shopping trips may be re of a social Endeavour, provided the housewife can have contract

with her friends at the local market or grocery, although hand-to-mouth buying may also

result from low incomes and lack of refrigerating and storage facilities.

In Israel, the first supermarket was successful in changing the shopping patterns of many

housewives who traditionally shopped at different stores for meat, dairy products, vegetables

and fruit, and baked goods. Housewives preferred the self-service shop because it refaced total

shopping time and offered quality food at

lower prices. Working women switched to the self-service shop because it is open during their

lunch hour, unlike the small shops that close at midday for several hours. Besides introducing a

wider assortment of products at lower prices, standardized packaging, pricing, and quality was

offered to the Israeli consumer.

Although prepackaged meats and produce were not accepted by many consumers at first, there

are indications that buying habits have changed. For example, packaged meat now accounts for

about 25 percent of total sales of Israel's two major self-service food chains.

31. According to the author, knowledge of foreign marketing systems is essential because it

(a) Cements relation between countries

(b) Helps us to know about other people

(c) Can help to stimulate foreign trade

(d) Improves channel of distribution

(e) Teaches us something about our marketing system.

32. The passage implies that marketing can contribute to

(a) Improving goods and services

(b) Economic development

(c) More efficient promotion and advertising

(d) Full employment

(e) Growth of economic institutions

33. Successful introduction of Indian marketing techniques abroad depends upon the

(a) Educational level in the host country

(b) Amount of investment capital available

(c) Use of efficient channels of distribution

(d) Extent to which the techniques can be 'transplanted'

(e) Adaptability of Indian methods to 'foreign cultural conditions'

34. A most important constraint on the introduction of self service shops seems to be

(a) Cultural barriers (b) Income (c) Education

(d) Capital formation (e) Population dispersion

35. In Israel, daily shopping trips to the food market occur because of

(a) A lack of supermarkets (b) Social reasons as much as economic ones

(c) Low per-capita income (d) Poor transportation facilities

(e) Fluctuating food supplies.

36. Working women in Israel prefer self - service shops owing to their

(a) Lower food prices

(b) Better quality food products

(c) More convenient shopping hours

(d) Wider choice of commodities

(e) Pre-packaged meats and vegetables.

37. Concerning the transfer of Indian marketing techniques abroad, the author concludes that

(a) Most countries can accept these techniques

(b) They are not operable in most countries

(c) More research is needed into this subject

(d) The transfer depends upon capital availability

(e) In general, only developed countries can use Indian marketing techniques

38. The author states that adoption of self-service is a function of

I. Household income

II. Cultural and structural constraints

III. Population destiny

(a) I only (b) III only (c) I and II only

(d) II and III only (e) I, II and III

39. The article from which this passage was extracted probably appeared in an

(a) Academic journal (b) Accounting journal (c) Consumer newsletter

(d) Popular magazine (e) Newspaper editorial

40. Based on the Israeli experience, we can conclude that the adoption of self-service by

developing countries.

(a) Is hopeless

(b) Shows some promise

(C) Is likely to proceed with great rapidity

(d) Hinders upon a large population of working women

(e) Depends upon a large population of working women

SECTION III

PROBLEM SOLVING (QUESTIONS 41 - 60)

Directions: For each of the following questions, select the choice which best answers the

questions or completes the statement

41. If m, n, o and p are real numbers, each of the following expressions equals m(nop) EXCEPT

(a) (op)(mn) (b) ponm (c) p(onm)

(d) (mp)(no) (e) (mn) (mo)(mp)

42. If the area of the triangle BCE is 8, what is the area of the square ABCD?

(a) 16 (b) 82 (c) 8 (d) 4 (e) 22

43. The diagonal of the floor of a rectangle closet is 7.5 m. The shorter side of the closet is 4.5

m. What is

the area of the closet in square meter?

(a) 37 (b) 27 (c) 54/4 (d) 21/4 (e) 5

44. John has more money than Sam but less than Bill. If the amount held by John, Sam and Bill

are x, y

and z respectively, which of the following is true?

(a) z < x < y (b) x < z < y (c) y < x < z (d) y < z < x (e) x < y < z

45. If mx + ny = 12my and my ≠ 0, then x/y + n/m =

(a) 12 (b) 12 mn (c) 12m + 12y (d) 0 (e) mx + ny

46. Some students planned a picnic. The budget for food was Rs 500. But, 5 of them failed to

go and thus

the cost of food for each member increased by Rs 5. How many students attended the picnic?

(a) 15 (b) 25 (c) 20 (d) 30 (e) 45

47. Which of the following must be true?

I. Any two lines which are parallel to a third line are also parallel to each other

II. Any two planes which are parallel to a third plane are parallel to each other

III. Any two lines which are parallel to the same plane are parallel to each other.

(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only

(d) II and III only (e) I, II and III

48. The co-ordinates of the vertices A, B of square ABCD is (2, 0) and (0, 2) respectively. What

is the area

of the square ABCD?

(a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 4√2 (d) 8 (e) 8√2

49. A figure that can be folded over along a straight line so that the result is two equal halves

which are

then lying on top of one another with no overlap is said to have a line of symmetry. Which of the

following figures has only one line of symmetry?

(a) Square (b) Circle (c) Equilateral Triangle

(d) Isosceles triangle (e) Rectangle

50. A labourer is paid Rs. 8 per hour for an 8 hour day and 1.5 times that rate for each hour in

excess of 8

hours in a single day. If the labourer received Rs. 80 for a single day's work, how long did he

work on

that day?

(a) 6 hrs 40 min (b) 9 hrs 20 min (c) 9 hrs 30 min

(d) 9 hrs 40 min (e) 10 hrs

51. The vertex of the square MNOP is located at the centre of circle O. If arc NP is 4π units

long, then the

perimeter of the square MNOP is

(a) 32 (b) 32π (c) 64 (d) 64π

(e) cannot be determined

52. How many minutes will it take to completely fill a water tank with a capacity of 3750 litres if

the water is

being pumped into the tank at the rate of 800 litres per minute and is being drained out of the

tank at

the rate of 300 litres per minute?

(a) 3 min 36 sec (b) 6 minutes (c) 7 min 30 sec (d) 8 minutes (e) 1875 minutes

53. Triangle ABC is inscribed in a semicircle. What is the area of the shaded region above?

(a) 32π – 4 (b) 2π – 4 (c) 12π - 4 (d) 6π - 4

(e) Cannot be determined from the information given

54. Two fences in a field meet at an angle of 120º , A cow is tethered at their intersection with a

15 meter

rope. Over how many square meters can the cow graze?

(a) 50π (b) 75π (c) 80π (d)85π (e) 90π

55. In the same amount of time a new production assembly robot can assemble 8 times as

many

transmissions as an old assembly line. If the new robot can assemble 'x' transmissions per hour,

how

many transmissions can the new robot and the old assembly line produce together in five days

of round

the clock production.

(a) 45x/8 (b) 15x (c) 135x/8 (d) 135x (e) 1080x

56. A computer is available for Rs 39,000 cash or Rs 17,000 as cash down payment followed by

five

monthly installments of Rs 4,800 each. What is the rate of interest under the installment plan?

(a) 35.71% p.a (b) 37.71% p.a (c) 36.71% p.a (d) 38.71% p.a (e) 45.71% p.a

57. If Sasi has Rs. 5 more than Tarun and if Tarun has Rs. 2 more than Eswar, which of the

following

exchanges will ensure that each of the three has an equal amount of money?

(a) Sasi must give Eswar Rs. 3 and Tarun Rs. 1

(b) Tarun must give Sasi Rs. 4 and Sasi must give Eswar Rs. 5

(c) Eswar must give Sasi Rs. 1 and Sasi must give Tarun Ra. 1.

` (d) Sasi must give Eswar Rs. 4 and Tarun must give Eswar Rs. 5

(e) Either Sasi or Eswar must give Tarun Rs. 7.

58. A train with 90 km/h crosses a bridge in 36 seconds. Another train 100 metres shorter,

crosses the

same bridge at 45 km/h. What is the time taken by the second train to cross the bridge?

(a) 61 seconds (b) 63 seconds (c) 62 seconds (d) 64 seconds

(e) 68 seconds

59. For which of the following figures can the perimeter of the figure be determined if the area is

known?

I. a trapezoid

II. a square

III. an equilateral triangle

IV. a parallelogram

(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only

(d) II and III only (e) I and III only

60. Two crystal spheres of diameter x/2 are being packed in a cubic box with a side of x. If the

crystal

spheres are in the box and the rest of the box is completely filled with packing powder,

approximately

what proportion of the box is filled with packing powder? (The volume of a sphere of radius r is

4/3πr³)

(a) 11/10 (b) 1/8 (c) ½ (d) ¾ (e) 7/8

SECTION - IV

DATA SUFFICIENCY (QUESTIONS 61 - 80)

Directions: Each question below is followed by two statements numbered as (a) and (b). You

have to determine whether the data given in the statements is sufficient for answering the

question. Use the data given, plus your knowledge of mathematics and every day facts, to mark

your answer as

1. If statement (a) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (b) alone is not

sufficient.

2. If statement (b) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (a) alone is not

sufficient.

3. If both statements together are needed to answer the questions, but neither statement alone

is sufficient

4. If either statement (a) or (b) by itself is sufficient to answer the question.

5. If not enough facts are given to answer the question.

Directions:

Each of the following problems has a question and two statements which are labeled (1) and (2)

in which certain data are given. You have to decide whether the data given in the statements

are sufficient for answering the questions. Using the data given in the problems plus your

knowledge of mathematics and every day facts, choose:

1. If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone

2. If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.

3. If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2)

alone

4. If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.

5. If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even

more data

61. Find the value of the smaller acute angle of a right angled triangle.

1. The hypotenuse is twice the length of the shorter arm

2. The larger acute angle is 60º

(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone

(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.

(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2)

alone

(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.

(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even

more data.

62. What is the volume of soil required to fill a flower box?

1. The box is 80 cm wide

2. The box is 1 metre long




alone



more data

63. How long will it take for two pipes to empty or fill a tank that is 3/4 full?

1. Pipe A can fill the tank in 12 minutes

2. Pipe B can empty it in 8 minutes.


(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone


alone



more data

64. How much did a man earn in 2002?

1. He earned Rs. 6,500 in 2003 which is 12.5 % more than he earned in 2002.

2. His wife (who earned half the amount he earned) and he earned Rs. 8666.67 together in

2002




alone



more data

65. How long is a bridge that crosses a river which is 250 metres wide?

1. One bank of the river holds 1/5 of the bridge.

2. The other bank holds 1/6 of he bridge.




alone



more data

66. What is the average age of the children in a class?

1. The age of the teacher is as many years as the number of children.

2. The average age increases by 1 year if the teacher’s age is also included.




alone



more data

67. A rectangular field is 40 metres long. Find the area of the field.

1. A fence around the entire boundary of the field is 140 meters long

2. The field is more than 20 metres wide.




alone



more data

68. A man, 2 metres tall is standing near a light on the top of a pole. What is the length of the

shadow of by

the man?

1. The pole is 6 metres high

2. The man is 4 metres from the pole.




alone



more data.

69. Working at a constant rate, it takes worker U, 3 hours to fill up a ditch with sand. How long

would it take

for worker V to fill up the same ditch working alone?

1. Working together U and V can fill the ditch in 1 hour 52.5 minutes

2. In any length of time worker V" fills in only 60% as much as worker U does in the same time.


(b) If you an get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.


alone



more data.

70. Mohan is 6 years older than Sohan. What will be the sum of their present ages?

1. After 6 years the ratio of their ages will be 6: 5

2. The ratio of their present ages is 5: 4




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71. Train T leaves town 'A' for town 'B' and travels at a constant speed. at the same time train

'S' leaves

town 'B' for town 'A' and also travels at a steady speed. Town 'C' is between A and B. Which

train is

traveling faster?

Towns A, C and B lie on a straight line

1. Train S arrives at town C before train T

2. C is closer to A than to B.




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72. AB and CD are both chords of the circle with centre O. Which is longer AB or CD?

1. Arc AEB is smaller than arc CFD.

2. The area of the circular segment CAEBD is larger than the area of circular segment ACFDB




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73. Did the XYZ Corporation have higher sales in 1998 than in 1999?

1. In 1998 the sales were twice the average (arithmetic mean) of the sales in 1998, 1999 and

1970.

2. In 1970, the sales were three times those in 1999.




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74. A sequence of numbers a1, a2 , a3 , ................ is given by the rule an

2 = an+1. Does 3 appear in the

sequence?

1. a1 = 2 2. a4 = 256.




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75. What is the value of x + y?

1. x – y = 4, 2. 3x + 3y = 4




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76. x and y are integers that are both less than 10. Is x greater than y?

1. x is a multiple of 3 2. y is a multiple of 2




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77. Are two triangles congruent?

1. Both triangles are right triangles.

2. Both triangles have the same perimeter.




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78. If both conveyer belt A and conveyer belt B are used, they can fill a hopper with coal in one

hour. How

long will it take for conveyer belt A to fill the hopper without conveyer belt B?

1. Conveyer belt A moves twice as much coal as conveyer belt B.

2. Conveyer belt B would take 3 hours to fill the hopper without belt A.




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79. A fly crawls around the outside of a circle once. A second fly crawls around the outside of a

square

once. Which fly travels farther?

1. The diagonal of the square is equal to the diameter of the circle.

2. The fly crawling around the circle took more time to complete his journey than the fly crawling

around the square.




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80. What is the difference between the shares of profits of Rekha and Nutan out of a profit of Rs

6,000 at

the end of the year?

1. Rekha invested Rs.50,000 and withdrew Rs 1,000 after4 months.

2. For the last 8 months, Nutan’s capital was 125% of Rekha’s.




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Directions: (Questions 81 – 100)

In each of the following sentences four words or phrases have been underlined. Only one

underlined part in each sentence is not acceptable in Standard English. Pick up that part - (1) or

(2) or (3) or (4). If there is no error, mark (5).

81. Many scientists are alarmed over the interest in such pseudo-scientific topics as ESP, flying

saucers and the occult, fearing that it may herald a new dark age of gullibility, ignorance, and

thinking in superstitious ways. No Error.

(a) Many scientists are alarmed (b) Fearing that (c) It may herald

(d) Thinking in superstitious ways (e) No Error

82. Although the theory of continental drift was not widely accepted until the mid-twentieth

century, the basic concept has been described as early as 1620. No Error.

(a) Was not widely (b) Accepted until (c) Has been

(d) As early (e) No Error

83. In the diagnosis of psychiatric ailments, it is essential that the practitioner approach each

subject without pre-judgments as relates to the nature or causes of the disorder. No Error.

(a) Diagnosis (b) It is essential that (c) Approach

(d) As relates (e) No Error

84. Adaptive radiation is the process whereby a given species, through gradual adaptation in

several locations to a variety of different habitats , eventually become separate species with

distinct characteristics and behaviors. No error

(a) The process whereby (b) Through gradual adaptation (c) Of different habitats

(d) Eventually become (e) No Error

85. Foreign auto makers have not only made major inroads into the Indian market:

manufacturers of other consumer goods have challenged the dominance of Indian Industry as

well. No Error.

(a) Have not only made (b) Inroads into (c) Of other

(d) As well (e) No Error

86. After six months of study, the commission announced that some of the money previously

allocated for water supply projects be spent instead on pollution control measures. No Error

(a) Six months of study (b) Some of the money (c) Previously allocated

(d) Be spent (e) No Error

87. Jo is the one who seems convinced that we are trying to harm her irregardless of how much

we have done for her benefit. No Error

(a) Who (b) Are (c) Irregardless

(d) How much (e) No Error

88. The advice we had gotten had come just at the right time in our dealings in this most

unfortunate matter. No Error

(a) Advice (b) Gotten (c) Just

(d) In (e) No Error

89. His conclusions are different from the ones that you and I am prepared to accept, even

under the present circumstances. No Error

(a) From (b) Ones (c) Am

(d) Accept, even (e) No Error

90. If anyone in a position of genuine managerial responsibility approved the project, they are

largely to blame for it subsequent failure. No Error

(a) A position (b) Approved (c) They are

(d) For its (e) No Error

91. The three advantages of his plan are : its simplicity, It can be applied immediately, and its

probablepopularity among the local population. No Error

(a) Of his plan are (b) It can be (c) Immediately, and

(d) Among (e) No Error

92. There was scarcely no time given to think about the problem before the bell rang for the end

of class. No Error

(a) Was (b) No (c) Given (d) Before (e) No Error

93. Everyone in the family looks well in this family portrait except uncle Sam and me. No Error

(a) Looks (b) well (c) Except (d) Me (e) No Error

94. Realizing how much had been expected of me, my confidence grew until I was able to face

my adversaries boldly. No Error

(A) Had been (b) Of Me (c) My Confidence (d) boldly (e) NO Error

95. The situation would have been far different than it is today had Ram listened to the good

advice given him by his tutor. No Error

(a) Would have been (b) Far different than (c) Had

(d) given Him (e) No Error

96. If you would have come earlier, as I had advised, you would never have been missed by

that crude trick. No Error

(a) Would have (b) Had (c) Would

(d) Missed (e) No Error

97. Send it back to whomever you think should receive it; I no longer care whose it is. No Error

(a) Whomever (b) Should receive it (c) No longer

(d) Whose (e) No Error

98. I am sure that it would be all right if no one but him was allowed to tender their resignation.

No Error

(a) It would (b) But him (c) Was allowed

(d) Their (e) No Error

99. Having been delayed by unfavorable weather, it was not possible for our plane to arrive in

time for the connecting flight. No Error

(a) Been delayed (b) Unfavorable (c) Was

(d) In time (e) No Error

100. The workers were enthused over the prospects for a wage increase. No Error

(a) Were (b) Enthused (c) Over

(d) Wage (e) No Error

TANCET (MBA)

Answer Key

1. (d) 2. (e) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (c) 6. (a) 7. (b) 8. (d)

9. (b) 10. (b) 11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (a) 14. (d) 15. (b) 16. (e)

17. (a) 18. (c) 19. (c) 20. (d) 21. (b) 22. (c) 23. (e) 24. (b)

25. (b) 26. (b) 27. (d) 28. (c) 29. (b) 30. (b) 31. (c) 32. (b)

33. (d) 34. (a) 35. (b) 36. (c) 37. (c) 38. (e) 39. (c) 40. (b)

41. (e) 42. (a) 43. (b) 44. (c) 45. (a) 46. (b) 47. (c) 48. (d)

49. (d) 50. (b) 51. (c) 52. (c) 53. (b) 54. (b) 55. (d) 56. (c)

57. (a) 58. (b) 59. (d) 60. (e) 61. (d) 62. (e) 63. (c) 64. (d)

65. (e) 66. (a) 67. (a) 68. (c) 69. (d) 70. (d) 71. (c) 72. (d)

73. (e) 74. (d) 75. (b) 76. (e) 77. (e) 78. (d) 79. (e) 80. (d)

81. (e) 82. (c) 83. (d) 84. (d) 85. (b) 86. (c) 87. (c) 88. (a)

89. (c) 90. (c) 91. (b) 92. (b) 93. (d) 94. (a) 95. (d) 96. (b)

97. (d) 98. (d) 99. (d) 100. (a

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